Note | If a good seating pattern cannot be obtained by grinding the valve seats (lapping), they must be refaced (machined): |
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| Valve seat machining tool |
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| When servicing engines with leaking valves, it is not sufficient to machine (reface) the valve seats and renew the valves. The valve guides must also be checked for wear. This is particularly important on high-mileage engines → Chapter. |
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| Valve seats should only be machined to the extent required to give a proper seating pattern. |
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| The maximum permissible machining dimension must be calculated before starting work. |
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| If the maximum machining dimension is exceeded, the hydraulic tappets will not function properly and the cylinder head will have to be renewed. |
| Calculating maximum permissible machining dimension |
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| Insert valve and press firmly against valve seat. |
Note | If the valve has to be renewed as part of a repair, use a new valve for the measurement. |
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